JV + Ross vs. Other teams' rookies

Hi,

watching the preview today made me borrow the idea of how our two rookies compare to the other teams' rookies. Specifically how do our 2011 and 2012 first round draft picks compare to other teams' 2011 and 2012 first round picks. With the exception of having more than two first round picks of course.

I'm new, but mods feel free to adjust this as needed. Our youth has been a highlight for the Raptors the past few years, so their development, potential, play every night, importance to their respective teams ect. will be under scrutiny by everyone, especially here on RR.

If a poll can be made of succeeding in their 'match-ups' and maybe a third category as negligible (during games they get DNPs/injuries) it would be neat to see how throughout the season our rookies compare every (other) night and assess them at the end of the season.

You're right forgot about the since Mullens and Hayward have been taking his PT. Biyombo was a slight spark.

I think JV has the higher potential over all the 2011 and 2012 picks that played tonight, with Ross still needing time to prove himself. Looks like Kemba and MKG are getting time to realize their potential. JV and Ross given more rope tonight, but still struggling defensively and sometimes offensively against their competition.

Really wonder what does on in Casey's head with his line ups and subs/rotations. Dom has been holding his own, more so than Fields or Kleiza.

The whole league is going small ball, yet we refuse to try 6'7 DeRozan at SF? Ross is clearly a talented guy, why not start him at 2, then we can rotate Calderon and McGuire behind the 3 starters for now until Fields gets back.

The whole league is going small ball, yet we refuse to try 6'7 DeRozan at SF? Ross is clearly a talented guy, why not start him at 2, then we can rotate Calderon and McGuire behind the 3 starters for now until Fields gets back.

Dom can adequately play the 3. He's not a 3/4 tweener, like Kleiza. All the other wings who can step into the 2 or 3 wouldn't usurp Dom unless it's a mentally and physically healthy Fields. My guess is Casey balancing the line ups with Dom to add more D to the starters and having Ross play capable reserve minutes where he can get more touches.

I do like Valancuis, didnt really look much into him proir to us drafting him, and dont mind the pick now, but am still high on kemba and MKG.

Kemba looks like he has a bit of Iverson in him, killer on offense
MKG is a perfect glue guy, seems similiar to Marion but can score a bit more.

Imagine a 1-2-3 of Kemba, DD, and MKG?
Dam that looks good to me.

Yeah it really sucks that the last years raptors didnt have the lowest winning percentage in nba history to get the 2nd seed and MKG. I'm a fan of Kemba but Valancuis IMO has more franchise talent potential than him

Yeah it really sucks that the last years raptors didnt have the lowest winning percentage in nba history to get the 2nd seed and MKG. I'm a fan of Kemba but Valancuis IMO has more franchise talent potential than him

I never said it sucks we didn't draft him, or that we should of tanked more or anything of that sort. I merely complimented him as a player. I am obviously very glad the Raptors did not do as bad as Charlotte.

As i said I am fond of Val, and happy with the pick, but I don't think we can tell who will have a better career or be a better franchise player just yet. I still see Walker improving even more, and potentially scoring 25+ points a game. If the bobcats get another solid lottery pick, they will have a great young core, and will be very exciting to watch in the future.